GB2461424A - Protection elements for pipeline investigation devices - Google Patents

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GB2461424A
GB2461424A GB0915609A GB0915609A GB2461424A GB 2461424 A GB2461424 A GB 2461424A GB 0915609 A GB0915609 A GB 0915609A GB 0915609 A GB0915609 A GB 0915609A GB 2461424 A GB2461424 A GB 2461424A
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protection elements
investigation devices
pipeline investigation
conduit
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Vyacheslav Akulshyn
Paul Pirner
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Baker Hughes Holdings LLC
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B7/00—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques
    • G01B7/12—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring diameters
    • G01B7/13—Internal diameters
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L55/00—Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems
    • F16L55/26—Pigs or moles, i.e. devices movable in a pipe or conduit with or without self-contained propulsion means
    • F16L55/28—Constructional aspects
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01M—TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR STRUCTURES; TESTING OF STRUCTURES OR APPARATUS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G01M3/00—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures
    • G01M3/005—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures using pigs or moles
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01M—TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR STRUCTURES; TESTING OF STRUCTURES OR APPARATUS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G01M3/00—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures
    • G01M3/40—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using electric means, e.g. by observing electric discharges
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L2101/00—Uses or applications of pigs or moles
    • F16L2101/30—Inspecting, measuring or testing

Abstract

A conduit interrogation tool is provided that includes a pair of spaced apart contact elements (272) that deform as the tool moves in the conduit (101). A deformation control member (270) positioned proximate the contact element (272) reduces or limits deformation of the contact element to a desired extent.
GB0915609A 2007-03-12 2008-03-12 Protection elements for pipeline investigation devices Expired - Fee Related GB2461424B (en)

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US89441407P 2007-03-12 2007-03-12
US12/046,044 US8336406B2 (en) 2007-03-12 2008-03-11 Protection elements for pipeline investigation devices
PCT/US2008/056605 WO2008112732A1 (en) 2007-03-12 2008-03-12 Protection elements for pipeline investigation devices

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GB0915609D0 GB0915609D0 (en) 2009-10-07
GB2461424A true GB2461424A (en) 2010-01-06
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